Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder controversies

Every year three million children are prescribed drugs to help them focus. These drugs increase concentration at the time, which is why they are so widely used by college students, but what a lot of studies fail to mention are the long term affect drugs such as Adderall, and Ritalin will have on an individual. ADHD- Involves inattention, impulsivity, and excessive motor activity resulting in academic and social problems. (Berk) Children with ADHD cannot focus on tasks that require mental effort…

I believe that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a real disorder; wouldn’t it have to exist in some degree to affect as many people as it does. Over 2 million children in the US have sought out help and been treated for this disorder. In classrooms all over the country students struggle with inattention and hyperactivity that affects their social relationships and schoolwork. The constant debate as to whether this disorder exists, to the extent that it does, has been viewed and…

behavioral disorder. One of the major concerning factors is…

Within the walls of a public school system, the defining moment of a school success is an effective Student Support Team, merely because the rate of students and their attendance are drastically changing. These situations along with many other variables tremendously affect African American males and the graduation rates across the country, state and right at Wilkinson County High School. Importantly, the student support team will have a positive outcome in the school system in solving the…

This changed however, following a diagnosis with Attention Deficit Disorder towards the end of kindergarten; by the end of the year he had picked up reading with ease, and by the time 1st grade rolled around he was placed in the advanced reading group consisting of the 6 best readers in the class. The spark in the…

students to keep up with. For some kids, this is when symptoms of ADHD first become noticeable—and your child’s teacher may see signs before you do” (Morin, 2014). Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects many children worldwide, and because of symptoms like attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness, the disorder can also affect the children’s schooling. Schooling can be difficult for many students, but students with ADHD have a more strenuous time in school than…

Anxiety Disorders. Typically children diagnosed with under-regulation and ADHD may exhibit difficulties in doing the right thing at the right time- children diagnosed with ADHD have an inability to filter distractible stimuli or impulsivity (Marini, Z., 2016, Personal Communication, Brock University).…

Children with disabilities are considered invisible. They are among the most vulnerable and most excluded in the world. Their rights are usually violated and these children are often hidden at home or placed in special institutions. Children with disabilities are faced with significant hurdles in accessing education and as a result, they miss out on education. Sometimes they grow up apart or hidden from their families. Their parents fear that their children with disabilities will be mocked.…

the Curiosity of a Child Human nature is a debate that has gone on for centuries. Recently, and more specifically, the nature of a child has become a heated topic. More and more children are being diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, ADD, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder, ADHD. Does this mean that as a whole, each generation of children has become increasingly difficult to keep focused on tasks at hand? As a result of this concept, as well as the increase in these diagnoses,…

Why I would like to become a Child and Youth Worker During my younger years and now, you could always find me helping mothers with their babies or playing with younger kids. I have always enjoyed the presence of children and the joy that their smiles bring to me. I believe I would be a great child and youth worker because of my passion to help improve children’s lives, to make sure the youth stay out of trouble and to let all of them know that someone is there for them. To begin with, I have…